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THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE Comes to Hill Country Community Theatre in June

Hill Country Community Theatre has announced its upcoming production of 'The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,' a Tony Award-winning musical comedy.

freeFall's Tandem Series Presents A One-Night Only Concert With The Hilarious Varla Jean Merman, March 3

International drag chanteuse Varla Jean Merman is a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown! After the craziest time in memory, the loosest gal in town is at loose ends. What's a distressed diva to do? Tease her hair, steal someone's Ativan, and get on with the show, of course!

Hill Country Community Theatre Announces Cast For I LOVE YOU, YOU'RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE

Love is in the air at Hill Country Community Theatre! For their third major production of the 2022-2023 season, the venue will be presenting the off-Broadway musical favorite I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE. 

VIDEO: The Lang Lang International Music Foundation and Richard House Partner to Present Family Music Day

On August 2nd in partnership with The Lang Lang International Music Foundation (LLIMF), Richard House welcomed back families for a concert featuring Ruben James, viral sensation Karim Kamar, plus many more talented young musicians supported by the Lang Lang Foundation. See video from the event.

Dan Lauria to Star in Staged Reading of LAST DAY by Richard Vetere

Eric Krebs & THEATER555 will present a staged reading of Last Day by Richard Vetere. Inspired by the William Butler Yeats quote, 'The beautiful and innocent have no enemy but time.' Last Day is a vigorous exploration of love & friendship at the end of the 20th Century.

OWN Adds Richard Roundtree and Terri J. Vaughn To Recur In Season Two of CHERISH THE DAY

Terri J. Vaughn will recur as Anastasia, Ellis’ (series star Henry Simmons) soon-to-be ex-wife and the mother of their children.

THE ADDAMS FAMILY Brings the Scares to Hill Country Community Theatre

Now grown-up, Wednesday Addams has fallen in love with Lucas Beineke, a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. But he is a “normal” man her parents have never met. And if that were not upsetting enough, Wednesday confides in her father that they plan to marry and begs him not to tell her mother.

Hill Country Community Theatre Announces Cast for THE ADDAMS FAMILY

Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and has a shocking secret that only Gomez knows; she has fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family! 

VIDEO: On This Day, December 30- Remembering Richard Rodgers

Today we honor the memory of the great Richard Rodgers, who passed away on this day in 1979.

Richard Spitzer Celebrates First Day Of Hanukkah With 'Jewish' Single

To celebrate the first day of Hanukkah, New York City songwriter Richard Spitzer is sharing the single “Jewish” with a new lyric video. The track is featured on Spitzer’s new EP, Cry Wolf, released earlier this fall.

BWW Review: Richard Nelson Closes Out His Pandemic Trilogy With INCIDENTAL MOMENTS OF THE DAY

When playwright/director Richard Nelson introduced Public Theater audiences to a family of Rhinebeck, New York residents by the surname Apple, he referred to his creation as a 'disposable play.' Well, it's been nearly ten years and, thankfully, he hasn't disposed of the Apples yet.

Review Roundup: Richard Nelson's INCIDENTAL MOMENTS OF THE DAY

Read reviews for the third installment of Richard Nelson's Pandemic Trilogy, The Apple Family: Life on Zoom.

Varla Jean Merman & Judy Gold Premiere Duo Show in P-Town Alongside Varla's New Solo Show SUPERSPREADER

Producer Mark Cortale has announced the opening of two shows for summer-long runs in Provincetown, starting this month. First, drag comedy legend Varla Jean Merman premiered her new comedy show Superspreader on July 9 which will run until September 12 poolside at the Crown & Anchor, featuring Gerald Goode at the piano.

Varla Jean Merman Brings Hit New Show A STAR IS BORED To Largo For Los Angeles Premiere

Producer Mark Cortale has announced that international chanteuse and drag superstar Varla Jean Merman will premiere her hilarious new comedy show A Star Is Bored in Los Angeles at Largo on Thursday, March 26 at 8:00 PM. After 25 years of giving over 75% of her best at every performance, Varla is well, tired.

BWW Exclusive: Ben Rimalower's Broken Records with Special Guest Varla Jean Merman!

In this episode, Ben and Daniel talk to actor, singer, and drag legend Jeffery Roberson (aka Varla Jean Merman) about the 1966 cast recording of 'The Mad Show.' They also discuss Coco Peru, Frank DeCaro, Heklina, Joanne Worley, Linda Lavin, 'The First Wives Club,' Carol Burnett, Sandy Duncan, Barbra Streisand, Ann Reinking, Leslie Jordan, Marisol Montalvo, and Charles Busch. Varla talks about performing the role of Mary Sunshine in 'Chicago' on Broadway, and shares stories about working in Provincetown with queens such as Jinkx Monsoon, Peaches Christ, Liza Lott, and BenDeLaCreme. In addition to her hilarious onstage performances, Varla is also known for her work in Richard Day's beloved 2003 comedy film 'Girls Will Be Girls.'

Huntington Theatre Company Presents THE JUDY AND VARLA SHOW

Emmy Award-winning comedian and writer Judy Gold shares the stage for the first time ever with Boston-area cabaret sensation and Norton Award winner Varla Jean Merman at the Huntington Theatre Company for one night only on Saturday, October 19 at the Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA. Performance times are 6pm and 9pm. Produced by Mark Cortale, these two extraordinary talents will deliver what is sure to be an unforgettable evening of music, stand-up, and all-around hilarity. The Judy and Varla show features Gerald Goode at the piano.

Art Exhibition By OUTLANDER's Richard Rankin Opens March 27 For One-Day Only

A new exhibition by Richard Rankin (best known for his role as Roger Mackenzie in Outlander) opens March 27 at the Littlefield Gallery NYC, Brooklyn, NY. The exhibition features over two doz prints Rankin has taken while on the road and will only be on display for one day in an exclusive and intimate evening.

Inspirational Sports Author Richard LoPresto To Donate 500 'Old Timers Day' Books To Central Church During Speaking Engagement

New West Symphony Performs Bernstein's ON THE WATERFRONT Score Live To The Film At The Soraya

Leonard Bernstein made one foray into Hollywood with an original film score: the 1954 romantic tragedy On the Waterfront, which is ranked by the American Film Institute as one of the ten best films of all time.  On Saturday, February 24 at 8pm, On the Waterfront will exuberantly come to life when the Younes and Soraya Nazarian Center for the Performing Arts (The Soraya) presents Richard Kaufman conducting Bernstein's electrifying score live, while the newly re-mastered film is shown in glorious high definition on the big screen with original dialogue intact.

Photo Flash: Miss Coco Peru Brings THE TAMING OF THE TENSION to Birdland

The Broadway at Birdland concert series presents Miss Coco Peru in The Taming of the Tension on Sunday and Monday, October 15 and October 16. Miss Coco Peru has been a little tense lately and one of the things that Coco likes to do when she is tense is invite friends over to her place for tea (and/or cocktails) and a good old-fashioned bullsh*tting session. And that's just what happened at Birdland! BroadwayWorld has photos from the concert below!